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And be sides what your point? So you are saying Directv is not smart enough to do this with unsubscribed channels?

I don't get what you are trying to prove?

You are trying to change the subject, to another subject that has nothing to do with anything?

You cannot watch unsubscribed channels. Those premiums are opened up to all packages during previews. I don't see any reason to deny people the ability to record content during previews. This has absolutely no affect on you. Not to mention that HBO might not be so keen on the idea of limiting access to anyone during the preview when they are trying to win their business by offering the preview through providers.

You cannot watch unsubscribed channels. Those premiums are opened up to all packages during previews. I don't see any reason to deny people the ability to record content during previews. This has absolutely no affect on you. Not to mention that HBO might not be so keen on the idea of limiting access to anyone during the preview when they are trying to win their business by offering the preview through providers.

Again if you are going on a 72 hour free recording binge, Why would you ever subscribe?

It makes absolutely no difference. None. If you can tune to a channel, you can record it.

Not if its Not Highlighted.

Again don't believe me, no sweat off my sack! Really have no reason to lie about it since it doesn't effect my viewing at all. I'm telling Directv can disable recording abilities, you claim thay can't Well thats on you then.

Next time the Yankees game is on Yes, and they Mirror it to MY53 out of Willamsport PA, I'll let you know and you can see for yourself.

Again if you are going on a 72 hour free recording binge, Why would you ever subscribe?

Given the time and HDD space limitations, you won't get that much when compared to just how much they offer. That's an issue for HBO though, not you. It's their free preview. If it didn't work, the wouldn't keep doing it. That non-subscribers can record during the preview has nothing to do with you as a subscriber. The preview periods are short and infrequent. I think you'll be just fine:

Again don't believe me, no sweat off my sack! Really have no reason to lie about it since it doesn't effect my viewing at all. I'm telling Directv can disable recording abilities, you claim thay can't Well thats on you then.

Next time the Yankees game is on Yes, and they Mirror it to MY53 out of Willamsport PA, I'll let you know and you can see for yourself.

If you can tune to a channel and view its content, you can record it. I have no idea what you are doing wrong.

See I don't agree, Tell me or show me anything that proves Directv is forced to allow recording on premium channels.

If that was the case then all the providers would be forced to hand over DVRs in order to sell you a premium channel.

That is not at all the case.

I never said they were forced to do so. I said that if they placed limitations on it then the content owner would have a say in it. The same way they have a say in package and, in some cases, lineup placement.

I never said they were forced to do so. I said that if they placed limitations on it then the content owner would have a say in it. The same way they have a say in package and, in some cases, lineup placement.